Things to do for July 09, 2009

The Weekender

Bacon Martinis, Sexy Firewalkers, and Endless Beer

Thursday

If you asked us, we'd happily give you the shirt off our back—but since you haven't, we're offering 35
percent off a custom-fitted shirt (courtesy of the Brits at Brass Bones) and a few sustainable tees and
polos from Connect. And if the shirt fits…

Thursday

Bears kicker Robbie Gould has you beat in field goals, but we think you can take ol' No. 9 when it comes to
putting through a windmill. Join him at this benefit for kids, where there'll be food, an open bar and as
many little pencils as you need.

$75, July 9, 6-10pm, The Green at Grant Park (Monroe between Columbus and Lake Shore), 630-315-2964 Email
here for tickets.

Friday

Secret passwords, live white Siberian tigers and sexy fire-walking dancers sound like a reasonably dramatic
way to officially lift the curtain on a new club, so poke your head into this new River West lair's opening
celebration just to make sure things stay interesting.

Saturday

The acknowledged leader in heavy metal-themed burger joints celebrates its four-year anniversary the way you
would expect: with free sausage sandwiches for everyone. Head-banging comes courtesy of Clutch and three
other bands that'll rock Francisco Avenue to its very core.

Saturday

Soldier Field will be awash in suds when 50 breweries converge to show off more than 150 beers at this
celebration of all things hoppy and frothy. Your ticket entitles you to plenty of craft brews samples, a
commemorative tasting glass, and, of course, a malty sense of well being.

Sunday

EYE OPENER

Bacon Martinis at South Water Kitchen

Not to sound jaded, but it takes more than bacon-flavored vodka to get us up in the morning. So throw in a
quail egg garnish, pancetta-infused potato vodka, a dash of maple syrup, a strip of crispy bacon and
suddenly, hey, we're wide awake.